Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 302-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
390 302 1 S 1 320Runout side A, machine-stamped
390 302 1 S 2 320Runout side B, machine-stamped
Vinyl pressings
Love Struck
by Jesse Johnson · 1988
19 pressings8 countriesElectroFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Love Struck was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Love Struck
19 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 302-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
390 302 - 7 S 1 320Runout stamped side A
390 302 - 7 S 2 = 2 3 20Runout stamped side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Breakout USA 628A&M Records USA 628
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
USA 628 A-1U-1-1 JASide A Runout stamped / etched
USA 628 B-2U-1-1 DBTAPEoneSide B Runout stamped / etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records USA 628Breakout USA 628
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12265
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A+M-SP-012265-A-ESI STERLING EMWRunout side A
A+M-SP-012265-B-ESI STERLING EMWRunout side B
(SP-012265-A)Label side A
(SP-012265-B)Label side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-3020
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records X-13324 / A&M Records SP-12265First year12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records K 577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12265First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 390 302-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 390 302-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | A&M Records PR-129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | A&M Records 390 302-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Spain | A&M Records 390 302-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Breakout USA 628 / A&M Records USA 628First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records USA 628 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records USA 628 / Breakout USA 628First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK & Ireland | Breakout USAT 628First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK & Ireland | Breakout USAT 628First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records SP-12265First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM-3020First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A1Love Struck (Dance Mix)8:00
- A2Love Struck (Seven Inch Mix)4:30
- B1Love Struck (Dub Mix)6:48
- B2Love Struck (Instrumental)6:15
- B3Love Struck (A Cappella)3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Struck are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Love Struck are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Love Struck first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is A&M Records 390 302-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Struck is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 390 302-1, 390 302-7, USA 628, SP-12265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 390 302 1 S 1 320 and 390 302 1 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Struck on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
